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Nolfson Family History

Nolfson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rolfson, Wolfson, Nelson, Olsson, Nolton, Dolson, Nilsson, Bolson

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Where is the Nolfson family from?

You can see how Nolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolfson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nolfson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nolfson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nolfson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Nolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nolfson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Nolfson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nolfson. For the veterans among your Nolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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